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Pilot Reports Misjudged Flare and Stall During Landing on Runway 12 (N7546X)

Los Angeles, CA, US

On April 19, 2007, a Cessna 172B (registration N7546X) was involved in an aviation accident near Los Angeles, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with the ground. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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The pilot reported misjudging the flare on landing, leading to a bounce and go-around. During the go-around, the nose was too high, causing a stall. The left wing tip contacted the ground, nose gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down off the runway.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that while landing on runway 12 with flaps set to 40 degrees, he misjudged the flare. The airplane touched down and bounced back into the air. He decided to execute a go-around, adding full power and raising the flaps to 20 degrees.

Stall and Ground Contact

According to the pilot, he had the nose too high during the go-around, which resulted in a stall. The airplane then nosed down and rolled left. The left wing tip contacted the ground, followed by the nose wheel.

Outcome

The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down off the runway. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were calm.

Pilot Statement

The pilot attributed the event to his misjudgment of the flare and the subsequent excessive nose-up attitude during the go-around, leading to the stall.

Loss of control in flightAerodynamic stall

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Apr 2007 Cessna 172B accident near Los Angeles, CA?

The pilot reported misjudging the flare on landing, leading to a bounce and go-around. During the go-around, the nose was too high, causing a stall. The left wing tip contacted the ground, nose gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down off the runway.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Apr 2007 involved a Cessna 172B, registration N7546X, at Los Angeles, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with the ground.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070514X00560. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.